What is virtualization and can I run Windows inside Linux?
I switched to Linux but I need Windows for a few programs. Someone mentioned VMware and VirtualBox. Can I really run Windows inside a window on my Linux desktop? How much RAM does it need? Will Windows programs run at full speed? This sounds too good to be true. Is there a free option?
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Before you do anything drastic, try booting into Safe Mode (tap F8 when the computer starts up). If the problem goes away in Safe Mode it's a software or driver issue, not hardware. That one trick narrows down half of all PC problems.
Don't forget about heat. If your computer is shutting down or crashing randomly, open the case and check if the fans are caked with dust. Blow it out with a can of compressed air. Overheating causes a shocking number of 'mystery' problems.
I'd recommend trying the free solution first before spending money. Nine times out of ten, the free option works just as well as the paid one. Only upgrade to paid software if the free version doesn't meet your needs.
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